Question

After getting a 20 percent discount, Jerry paid $100 for a bicycle. How much did the bicycle originally cost? (A) $80 (B) $82 (C) $120 (D) $125

Answer 1

Answer: $125

Explaination:

x-20 % of x= $100

x-x/5 = 100

5x-x = 500

4x = 500

x= 500//4

x = $125

Answer 2

$125 is the answer.

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